Baby not gaining enough!

Just had my daughters 2 week appointment and the Dr said she isnt gaining enough :( she has only gained 4 oz in the last 9 days. He is having us come in for a weight check on Monday and if she isnt at 8lbs 2oz he said we need to talk again. I am breast feeding and not sure what to do :( I am pumping as well as nursing to help bring my supply up, my daughter always seems so sleepy though she will only nurse for 10-15 mins at a time before she falls asleep. What can I do to get her to nurse more? Im a mess right now! I dont want to do formula. I did great with my son nursed him to 14 months so I want to do the same this time.

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How often is she nursing? Maybe try to add 1-2 more feedings in 24 hr period.
I'm surprised your dr said she isn't gaining well. The lactation consultant I worked with said breast fed babies should gain 1/2 oz a day. Your daughter is so close to that

Doc mentioned that my son isn't gaining as much as he should, so she told me in addition to nursing on demand, don't let him go any more than 2-3 hours without nursing again. Its hard when he does so good sleeping through the night.